Assistant Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Trane Technologies scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)Job Summary: The Material Planner Assistant is responsible for supporting the establishment, review, and maintenance of the master production schedule in alignment with the Sales, Inventory, and Operations (SIOP) consensus plan. This individual will be a team member of the Thermo King Aftermarket Parts division and will provide daily support to the manufacturing floor by releasing orders generated by Material Requirements Planning (MRP). They will assist with inventory functions in the manufacturing area to meet customer demands and maintain factory metrics. On-time delivery and Fill Rate goals are the primary focus.
2nd Shift Position
This role has been identified by the company as safety sensitive.
Salary Range: $28 - $34
What you will do:
- Manage cycle count, inventory adjustments, and root cause analysis to prevent inventory errors.
- Manage routing updates to align with packaging requirements.
- Resolve inventory-related questions and issues.
- Maintain hour by hour reporting of packaging times.
- Answer questions from customer service on part ETA’s.
- Assist in planning and releasing manufacturing jobs using Oracle MRP systems.
- Expedite work orders.
- Review production requirements to support manufacturing.
- Build job packets with the travelers released along with the drawings needed for production.
- Drive part deliveries on “purchased part” and “make part” shortages.
- Assist in closing completed WIP jobs and fixing any issues that prevent the closing of completed jobs.
- Create and maintain run-out lists.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the Master Schedule and late job list.
- Support the purchasing of MRO parts for the manufacturing area.
- Participate in process improvement tasks.
- Support plant lean, safety, quality, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Provide backup support to the Material Planner of the manufacturing area.
Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- 3 years of experience in one or more (or combination of) the following functional areas: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Materials Management, or Logistics.
- MRP systems experience (Oracle preferred).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency in working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working in a Lean environment.
- Drug Screening
- Background Check
- Physical Screening
Key Competencies:
- Maintain product knowledge in terms of operations, operation lead times, and critical functions/components, etc.
- Maintain basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
- Understanding of Kanban systems.
- Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Must possess a strong customer service orientation and provide dedicated support to internal and external customer requirements.
- Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively.
- Team-oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.
- Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
- Must have a high attention to detail.
- Willing to wear many hats to provide support to the team.
What you will bring:
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- To be at least 18 years of age
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$31.00Compensation Type:
HourlyIncentive Eligible:
NoSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
YesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.